SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.SAP.iO invests in entrepreneurs building great software. SAP is catalyzing an early-stage ecosystem of innovation. The SAP.iO Fund directly invests into visionary, early-stage startups who can leverage SAP’s unique assets, including SAP data, APIs, or platform technologies, to deliver extraordinary value for SAP customers. The SAP.iO Fund Investment Associate will source, identify, evaluate, and build the case for SAP.iO Fund investment in the most innovative early-stage enterprise software startups. This position reports to the Managing Director of the SAP.iO Fund. This position is based in New York City.Main Responsibilities

Drive sourcing and deal flow for the SAP.iO Fund

Drive partnerships and awareness of the SAP.iO Fund within the New York City startup and investment ecosystems, including venture capitalists, investment bankers, external accelerators, event planners, meet up organizers, etc.

Drafting and writing research reports and presentations as needed for stakeholders

Meeting with and providing information to the SAP.iO Fund’s Managing Director, including: summaries of research, investment themes, and key events

Making recommendations to SAP.iO Fund leadership, e.g., positioning and articulating the risk or payoff for each recommendation

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1 – 3 years of professional work experience at a top-tier venture capital firm or equivalent experience in a high-growth technology company, a startup, or accelerator

At least 3 years of overall experience working in enterprise software preferred

Ability to build and expand professional networks on behalf of the SAP.iO Fund

The ability to quickly build relationships and convey influence when needed at all levels, in order to build support and maintain direction

Deep understanding of emerging technologies relevant to enterprise software, and the ability to evaluate strategic impact

Distinctive ability in quantitative modeling and an ability to drive insights out of large data sets

Experience in research, analysis, and evaluation with an ability to communicate complex messages in a targeted manner depending on the audience and format (e.g., Word document, PowerPoint presentation, conference, etc.)

Desire to learn new information and be a self-motivated starter with strong sense of self, self-confidence, drive, and tenacity

Demonstrated track record of taking initiative, being flexible, and promoting innovation

Proven ability to work with speed and accuracy to deadlines

Interest in current affairs and an appreciation of their impact on markets, technology, SAP customers, the ecosystem, etc.